Small Business Digest
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Why small businesses love their credit unions
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Grants aren't necessarily the way to stimulate innovation, small businesses say
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Here's what to look out for to avoid credit card fraud or charge-backs
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Despite recent disasters, nearly half of Alberta businesses don’t carry interruption insurance, survey says
Summer's a good time for a company to do its to-do list
Most places slow over the holiday months, so take advantage
Customized plans put group benefits in reach of small business owners
News entrepreneurs can use: Food delivery services heat up and Calgary is sweet on small business
Help is on the way for startups making a pitch for investment dollars
News entrepreneurs can use: Securing funding can be daunting — consider that nearly half (44 per cent) of Canadian entrepreneurs have been rejected by an investor. But the problem seems ...
BDC introduces first ever online business productivity benchmarking tool
News entrepreneurs can use: BDC launches a productivity benchmarking tool; VC funding is at two-year low; and more
Cyber security risks increase exponentially at $10-million milestone: survey
The data also shows that one in five Canadian SMBs who have been a victim of a cyber-attack have suffered a significant loss to their business because of their inability ...
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Small businesses aren't looking to online lenders and crowdsourcing for funding: CFIB
News entrepreneurs can use: CFIB report sees little change in financing challenges; cloud computing tips; innovation in the spotlight -
Can a partnership with Alibaba inspire Canadian businesses to look beyond their backyard?
News entrepreneurs can use: Alibaba partnership could serve to get Canadian entrepreneurs out of their comfort zone; managing cross-border payment challenges and more -
Small business optimism holding with earlier lows 'well in the rear-view mirror'
News entrepreneurs can use: Small business optimism steady; Lion's Lair names its winners; Alberta sees rise in tech startups and more -
Can a Trump presidency be good for U.S. business?
News entrepreneurs can use: Communitech launches accelerator for female tech entrepreneurs; a new cultural exchange program for digital startups
TranQool offers entrepreneurs a marketplace for mental health support
News entrepreneurs can use: The DMZ at Ryerson University in Toronto recently announced it will incorporate free counselling for entrepreneurs and their staffRead the Full Story →
Mobile apps are tools of choice for Canadian entrepreneurs, but narrowing down which ones is a bit tricky
News entrepreneurs can use: Women are better risk-takers, get ready for Techtoberfest and Go Global Bootcamp in VancouverRead the Full Story →
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Why do we all know Mark Zuckerberg but can't name our Canadian entrepreneurs?
News entrepreneurs can use: DMZ looks to raise visibility of Canadian startups; Canadian say they love local but fail to shop there -
Lifestyle trumps money for today's startup founders: RBC survey
News entrepreneurs can use: The barriers to starting a business are falling in Canada, the five biggest social media gaffs startups make and more -
Seattle and Vancouver look to create a West Coast hub for innovation
News entrepreneurs can use: Seattle and Vancouver aim to global hub for innovation and economic development, Pay Pal Canada moves into MaRS, and more
Small business growth is not as strong as it was 10 years ago: BDC study
News entrepreneurs can use: Report sees small business growth stunted, IBM Canada launches first startup hub in Toronto; four simple way to secure your company's data and moreRead the Full Story →
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How you can get a peek into the offices of some of Canada's biggest startup stars
Small business digest: Here's how you can visit the inspiring offices of Canada's most innovative companies; what not to focus on when making a pitch; Canada still lagging in e-commerce ... -
Why now is the perfect time for your business to start exporting
In today's small business digest: Why you should consider expanding through exporting; group benefit plans are not as expensive as you may think; and six symptoms of destructive management
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How Montreal is (finally) working to support its small business owners
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Lobbyists want new government to increase focus on innovation
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Here's a new way to end your business's reliance on cash and cheques
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Tide is turning for small businesses: What they need to do to keep growing
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How to get banks to loan you the money you need
Why is it that family-owned businesses are still leaving succession to chance?
Five tips to help defeat cash flow problems once and for all
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Fearless millennials flock to franchising
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Stop chasing that viral hit: Here's how to create videos that will build your business
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10 things you need to think about when buying a business
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Why baby boomers are digging in their heels and refusing to sell their businesses
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10% of new hires don't work out and for a small business, that's a big problem
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Five ways to recession-proof your business
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This might be the real reason why 50% of new Canadian businesses fail by their fifth year
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Why you absolutely need a website for your business